Tag : Emotional photography

THE INNER LENS TOP TEN | WEEK 14 SCARED

“Courage is being scared to death… and saddling up anyway.” – John Wayne

 

Here are the Top Ten images for last week’s #Scared theme.  Special thanks to our awesome Guest Judge, Dawn Schaeffer of peek photography + design . <3

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https://www.facebook.com/pages/Charlotte-Heart-Inspired/708322169204138

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https://www.facebook.com/JoniBurttPhotography?fref=photo

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https://www.facebook.com/HollyDonovanPhoto

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Dina Farmer Photography

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https://www.facebook.com/meagandwyerphotography

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https://www.facebook.com/melinanastaziaphotography

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https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tiffany-Erb-Photography/582321188552262

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https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tiffany-Erb-Photography/582321188552262

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https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kate-Cuenoud-Photography/200343213385654

 

And this week’s winner is Lisa Bruins Photography!  Dawn writes, “I am in love with this black and white image by Lisa Bruins Photography!  The black and white conversion reminds me of an old Hitchcock movie and the motion gives it the feeling of one of those nightmares where you are running to get away from something, but moving so slowly it feels impossible to escape.  You wake up with a jolt in a cold sweat just as you are about to get caught. Great job on this shot – it gives me goosebumps!”

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The Inner Lens Guest Judge Artist Feature | peek photography + design

Please welcome our Featured Artist for last week’s Inner Lens theme, Dawn Schaefer of peek photography + design!

Hey Dawn, please tell us a bit about yourself.

I’m Dawn, the photographer-designer-all-around-creative-rain-loving-girl behind peek photography + design. I am a family and child lifestyle photographer living in the Great Pacific Northwest. When I’m not taking pictures or obsessing over typography, I am busy chasing my three year old little man (otherwise known as my muse, my inspiration, my heart). I love that photography provides you with a memory on paper – something you can look back on years from now and remember exactly what point you were at in your life.

How do you incorporate emotion into your photography work?

For me, light and the seasons play a huge part in giving an image a certain feel. I find during the summer months, my work has a feeling of joy, happiness and an overall carefree tone. Then comes the rainy Pacific Northwest winter and my images take on a darker, more intense and moody feeling that comes with the short, gray days we experience here in Seattle. I find during the winter I am doing a lot more with black and white conversions vs. my bright, colorful images of summer.

What has photography taught you about your own emotions?

I’m a super emotional person. I need to have some sort of creative outlet to express myself – be it photography, design, drawing or dance. Its easier for me to pick up a camera or sketchbook than openly convey how I feel – which is good and bad in its own way.

Has photography ever provided a healing outlet for you during a difficult time?

I’ve never needed photography as a healing outlet, but it is the one thing that is mine and only mine. Its a personal connection within myself that I, alone, own.

Please share five favorite images with emotional meaning for you.

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I am obsessed with pictures of my son’s feet. I believe they tell a story – where he’s been, but also where he’s going… and it’s so rare they are this clean!

 

 

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His cautious little fingers exploring the world around him reminds me just how delicate life can be.

 

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Such a perfect contrast to my winter images – the pure happiness and joy conveyed in this springtime shot makes my heart soar every time I see it!

 

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The light, the rain and the moodiness all came together so amazingly for this shot. It’s one of my all time favorites and so perfectly represents the winter here in the Pacific Northwest.

 

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The warmth and the calm of this dreamy morning-time image reminds me there are peaceful (yet short-lived) moments in motherhood.

 

Thank you for sharing your time and talent with us this past week, Dawn!  To see more of Dawn’s work, please visit her website: http://www.madeyoupeek.com and be sure to follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and her brand new collaborative project, Boys Will Be Boys!

The Inner Lens Top Ten | Week 2 Confident

Top Ten for “Confident”

“Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.” -Norman Vincent Peale

Photo credit: Melina Nastazia Photography

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Photo credit: Kari Lockett

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Photo credit: One Boy Photography

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Photo credit: Kate Densmore Photography

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Photo credit: Act Naturally Photography

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Photo credit: Jayne Cho

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Photo credit: Marlize Meeding Meyer

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Photo credit: Life by Renee Photography

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Photo credit: Jennifer Vititoe Photography

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And this week’s winner is by Alice Che Photography!  I love the bold stance, the gorgeous sunflare, and that amazing sky!  Really lovely photo!

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